自如

zìrú

adjective HSK 7-9 #9,126

Meanings

1 freely
2 smoothly
3 with ease

Characters

Examples

她用中文交流得很自如。

Tā yòng Zhōngwén jiāoliú de hěn zìrú.

She communicates in Chinese with great ease.

经过多年练习，他弹钢琴已经运用自如了。

Jīngguò duōnián liànxí, tā tán gāngqín yǐjīng yùnyòng zìrú le.

After years of practice, he plays the piano with fluency.

Tips

usage

自如 often pairs with 运用 (运用自如 = to use with ease) or 应对 (应对自如 = to handle with ease). It implies mastery through practice.

Stroke Order

自 zì

如 rú